People Behind the Music
Behind every great piece of music there are people who helped bring the music to life... Here are their stories
Celebrating Women in Music: 6 Outstanding Female Composers
International Women in Music Day, celebrated on March 28th, is a moment to honor the extraordinary contributions of women in the music industry. This day…
Read moreCarlo Gesualdo: The Dark Prince of Renaissance Music
Carlo Gesualdo, Prince of Venosa, is a name that resonates through the annals of classical music history not only for his groundbreaking compositions but also…
Read moreExploring Beethoven’s Classical Music and His Remarkable Life
Ludwig van Beethoven, a titan of classical music, has contributed greatly to the world of music with his groundbreaking compositions and tumultuous life. His music,…
Read moreJ.S. Bach: Masterful Harmony of Classical Music and Genius
Johann Sebastian Bach, a name synonymous with musical genius, left an indelible mark on the world of classical music. Born in 1685 into a family…
Read more11 Original Artists Who Defined The History Of Delta Blues Guitar Music
Can you imagine the state of guitar music if we hadn’t been introduced to the Delta Blues Guitar style and Boogie from generations ago? They’d be…
Read moreThe Legend of Jazz - Duke Ellington
Edward Kennedy “Duke” Ellington was one of the most legendary jazz piano artists, jazz band leaders, and jazz composers the twentieth century has ever known.…
Read moreThe Era of Baroque Music: A Brief History
The Baroque style began at the start of the 17th century in Rome, Italy. It quickly spread across Europe to France, Spain, Portugal, then later…
Read moreThe Legendary Jazz Music of Oscar Peterson
Oscar Emmanuel Peterson, or often known as “The King of inside swing”, was one of the most influential and successful jazz music artists of the…
Read moreThe Fascinating Life of Johann Sebastian Bach
Johann Sebastian Bach (1685-1750) is unquestionably the most revered figure in the entire history of western classical music, having been called “The Father of Music”…
Read moreThe Magic of the Mozart Effect
Let’s explore the benefits of listening to classical music, especially through the lens of the works of Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, when trying to relax or…
Read moreThe Origins of Jazz Music
In 1917, Jazz music marked the 100th anniversary of its first recording. Even though it has had a considerable impact on society on how we…
Read moreVivaldi: The Ideal Classical Music To Celebrate Spring
“There are no words, it’s only music there.” Antonio Vivaldi …
Read moreThe International Sweethearts of Rhythm: Challenging What We Know About Jazz Music
“The story of women’s struggle for equality belongs to no single feminist nor to any one organization but to the collective efforts of all who…
Read moreEckhart Tolle Shares His Favourite Calm Radio Channels For Relaxation
If you are a regular reader of our articles, you know that we often feature behind the music stories. Today, we are doing something a…
Read moreThe Life Of Johann Sebastian Bach and Classical Music
“It’s easy to play any musical instrument: all you have to do is touch the right key at the right time and the instrument will…
Read more7 Facts You Should Know About Jazz Music Icon Miles Davis
“Man, sometimes it takes a long time to sound like yourself.” -Miles Davis …
Read moreThelonious Monk: The Legacy of a Unique Jazz Musician
Thelonious Sphere Monk (1917-1982) was one of the most influential American jazz musicians of all time. He is known for his original improvisations that shaped…
Read moreBehind The Music: Toshiko Akiyoshi — Jazz Music Became a Way of Life!
Born December 12, 1929 in Manchuria, the youngest of four daughters, Toshiko Akiyoshi began playing the piano in first grade at age 7. An older…
Read moreBehind The Music: Will Ackerman with Relaxing Music
“My Stock In Trade Is Emotion” - Will Ackerman …
Read moreBarbara Strozzi: Woman Trailblazer Composer of the 17th Century
When we think of Baroque composers, the familiar names that come to mind, Antonio Vivaldi, Claudio Monteverdi, François Couperin … were all male. However, one…
Read moreThe Once And Future Armonica
Is the glass armonica half-empty or half-full? For two centuries, music history wavered on the question. Born of the Classical Music Period, the instrument rose,…
Read moreMy Kingdom for a Cimbalom
Like many before him, Chester Englander was an accomplished classical musician barely making rent. Trained as a percussionist at the Cleveland Institute of Music, he…
Read moreThe Other Piano Man
Few pianist-composers can list Peanuts, The Doors, Hawaiian Slack Key Guitar and the Velveteen Rabbit as influences, styles and projects that have inspired their music.…
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